Victorian Tassel
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Brooches
Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s Dutch High Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American More Bracelets
Base Metal
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Belts
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rope Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 9k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique 1880s American Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Victorian Pillows and Throws
Wool, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s French Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Link Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Capes
Antique 1890s Link Necklaces
Onyx
Antique 1890s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Vests
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A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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